The hijacking of the Jaffar Express signals that the conflict in Balochistan is reaching a dangerous new phase.

The driver of Jaffar Express, which was hijacked by Balochistan Liberation Army militants, has described the terrifying moment when the insurgents attacked the train as survivors praised the military for their rescue.

Hakeem Baloch, member of the Baloch National Movement’s Foreign Committee, stated that the Jaffar train hijack incident highlighted the ongoing Baloch struggle against Pakistani oppression and the exploitation of their resources by both the Pakistani state and international powers.

In recent years, the Jaffar Express has faced multiple attacks by Baloch rebels and TTP, causing numerous casualties. These attacks highlight the ongo

A military operation against militants who hijacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers in southwest Pakistan has ended, a spokesman for the army said late on Wednesday. Some 33 militants and 21 hostages were killed during the operation,

On March 13, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) rejected Pakistan's claim that the operation in Bolan, Balochistan, has ended, calling it a ‘lie’. The BLA stated that the operation is ongoing and accused Pakistan's military of suppressing casualty figures.